5 Secret About Duty-Free Goods At The Airports Never Revealed.

in travel •  7 years ago 

For many people, duty free goods at the airport is always a bargain. Thanks to the store in the airport, the brand does not have to pay taxes to reduce the price of the product.However, the Bright Side has revealed little-known fact about what they buy in duty-free shops.

1. Buying Duty Free goods is not always cheaper

This 75ml perfume bottle is priced at $ 84 in the regular store. However, the prices in the duty free shops at the airport are different.

2. Duty-free goods are sometimes also imported from the city's shops

Some people usually buy a lot goods at duty free shops, believing that all are calibrated. They think that outlets can sell counterfeit goods. However, firms  often distribute products to the city's branches in front of duty-free shops at the airport.

3. Salespeople are not always professional

Many people believe that only elite salespeople are allowed to work in duty-free shops at the airport. The truth is that firms prefer those who live closest to the airport and they are not paid much better than regular salespeople

4. Customers tend to buy bluff

Some studies indicate that shopping needs in duty-free shops tend to be spontaneous. Many people buy large amounts of alcohol or cigarettes to stock up, simply because the items are not taxed. This also applies to fragrances or other goods, and buyers often close their eyes without paying close attention.

5. Secret to becoming a savvy duty free hunter

Knowing a lot of secrets can keep you far from buying tax-free goods, but you can still find a bargain if you have a strategy. In fact, commodity prices are calculated based on two factors: location and local exchange rates.

Below is the discounted price when buying duty-free goods at some airports around the world compared to regular resellers.

Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France: 11.9%

Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France: 11%

Schipol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands: 6%

Frankfurt Airport, Germany: 5.6%

Gatwick Airport, London, England: 5%

Barcelona Airport, Spain: 5%

Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain: 4.7%

Fiumicino Airport, Rome, Italy: 4.7%

Schönefeld Airport, Berlin, Germany: 4.6%

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